Prioritizing Clean Energy and Climate Cooperation with India Act of 2021

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 2719 Prioritizing Clean Energy and Climate Cooperation with India Act of 2021 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on International Affairs. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/31/2022, 5:35 AM

Congressional Summary of S 2719

Prioritizing Clean Energy and Climate Cooperation with India Act of 2021

This bill establishes the U.S.-India Climate and Clean Energy Agenda 2030 Partnership and addresses related issues.

The partnership shall serve as the primary forum and funding mechanism for U.S.-India cooperation on clean energy technology matters.

The Department of State must report to Congress a comprehensive multiyear strategy for implementing the partnership.

The bill requires programs to promote U.S.-India partnerships in (1) research and innovation for clean energy technologies, (2) initiatives for providing technical assistance for grid improvement and energy efficiency in India, and (3) initiatives to develop new renewable energy generation capacity in India.

The U.S. Agency for International Development must work cooperatively with India's government on integrating scientifically supported climate change risk reduction and building resilience capacities in India.

The State Department must report to Congress on the prospects for cooperation between U.S. states and states in India on clean energy issues.

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Current Status of Bill S 2719

Bill S 2719 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 13, 2021. Bill S 2719 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on September 13, 2021. Bill S 2719's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. as of September 13, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2719

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2719

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Potential Impact Areas

- Advanced technology and technological innovations

- Air quality

- Alternative and renewable resources

- Asia

- Climate change and greenhouse gases

- Coal

- Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficits

- Congressional oversight

- Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad

- Electric power generation and transmission

- Employment and training programs

- Energy efficiency and conservation

- Energy prices

- Energy research

- Energy storage, supplies, demand

- Environmental technology

- Foreign aid and international relief

- Government studies and investigations

- Hazardous wastes and toxic substances

- Higher education

- Hybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehicles

- India

- Industrial facilities

- Intellectual property

- International organizations and cooperation

- Lighting, heating, cooling

- Oil and gas

- Public utilities and utility rates

- Public-private cooperation

- Research administration and funding

- Research and development

- Rule of law and government transparency

- Rural conditions and development

- Technology transfer and commercialization

- U.S. and foreign investments

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2719

A bill to establish the United States-India Climate and Clean Energy Partnership to facilitate clean energy cooperation with India, to enhance cooperation with India on climate mitigation, resilience, and adaptation, and for other purposes.

Prioritizing Clean Energy and Climate Cooperation with India Act of 2021